We are excited that you are taking the first step in becoming a part of our community of learning at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts.
The application process uses an online system. We welcome your feedback at any point regarding the user experience. Please send feedback to admissions@asmsa.org.
The application process for the Classes of 2027 and 2028 will open in the fall. Check back with us then!
Instructions for the Applicant
The student portions of the Online Application include biographic data, extracurricular activities, test scores, essay questions, and other information that will help the admissions review team reflect on your past experiences as well as future potential. You are able to save progress on the application and return again at a later time for completion and submission.
Essay Prompts
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, were you able to ask for help, and what did you learn from the experience?
Prompt #3
Online Recommendation Forms
ASMSA's application process requires the submission of online forms by the student's current teachers and counselor. The student is able to email each of these forms to the appropriate individual through the online application portal. Each form should require less than ten minutes to complete.
Applicants must request three teacher recommendations, one each from the student's current or most recent math, science, and English teachers, as well as a school discipline and attendance form to be completed by the student's current counselor or principal. Students interested in applying to the Visual Arts and Design Program of Distinction (P.O.D.) are also encouraged to have an art teacher submit a teacher recommendation form.
Please ensure you provide these individuals with sufficient notice so that their portions of the application can be completed in a timely manner.
We appreciate the time and insights of these educators as we work together to ensure Arkansas students receive appropriately challenging learning opportunities.
Uploading Student's Transcript and ACT Score Report
ASMSA's application process requires the submission of the student's transcript including first semester of the current school year. At the start of the second semester, the student is able to email instructions for uploading the transcript to their school counselor through the online application portal.
Students must also submit an ACT or SAT score report with a qualifying score. Students are able to submit their ACT score to ASMSA through their MY ACT account by using our ACT code of 8112. Students may also take a picture or screenshot of their score report from the ACT/SAT website and upload it into the application portal. Please ensure the report clearly displays the student's full name, test date, and subscores.
Additional Information
Important Dates
Application deadline to attend 2024-25 school year
(Class of 2026 and 2027)
March 1, 2024
Semifinalists Interviews
April 13 and April 20, 2024
Decisions
(Class of 2026 and 2027)
sent out by April 30, 2024
New Student Orientation
(Class of 2026 and 2027)
TBA
New Student Move-In
(Class of 2026 and 2027)
TBA